F 150 4WD V8-5.4L Flex Fuel (2008)
Installation
1. CAUTION: Thoroughly remove any abrasive material. This material is extremely harmful to the steering gear.
Thoroughly clean and inspect all parts to be reused. Replace any parts as necessary.
2. CAUTION: Place the steering gear at the center position. Use an appropriate-sized wrench on the flat of the rack gear to resist rotation
and to prevent damage during the installation of the inner tie rod.
NOTE: An assistant may be needed for installation of the RH inner tie rod.
Using an appropriate-sized crow's foot wrench, install the inner tie rod.
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Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: Lubricate the inner tie-rod groove with steering gear grease where the steering gear bellows boot is clamped.
Install the steering gear bellows boot.
4. Using the special tool, install the inner bellows boot clamp.
5. If installing the RH inner tie rod, position the LH steering gear bellows boot onto the steering gear.
6. If installing the RH inner tie rod, use the special tool and install the LH inner bellows boot clamp.
